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The 2015 Volkswagen Jetta (facelift) will be launched in India on February 17, the company announced today. The car world debuted at the 2014 New York Auto Show with a few cosmetic changes and a new 2-litre EA288 TDI diesel engine.

The 2015 VW Jetta gets a new grille, bumper, and fog lamps up front.

The cosmetic changes include slightly tweaked front end styling with a redesigned radiator grille with three fins, rectangular fog lamps, and a new bumper. The rear receives LED taillamps, and an updated bumper, too. All these changes, along with the new 10-spoke alloy wheels, were seen on the test mule spotted in India.

A new steering wheel, infotainment screen and ambient lighting sum up the interior changes.

On the inside, a new 3-spoke steering wheel, like the one used on the Polo and the Vento, a touchscreen infotainment system, ambient lighting, and subtle changes to trim and upholstery are expected.

Engine options are expected to remain unchanged with the current 1.4-litre TSI petrol (120 hp and 200 Nm) and 2-litre TDI diesel (138 hp and 320 Nm) staying, although there could be changes to the final outputs. Gearbox choices at present include 6-speed manual and dual-clutch automatic (DSG) transmissions, which are unlikely to see changes.

Engine options are likely to remain unchanged, with the current 1.4-litre TSI and 2.0-litre TDI units doing the duty.